Udayjit Bhalotia leads the Tolly Juniors Challenge
Aug 26, 2015, at 10:27 pm
Kolkata, Aug 26 (IBNS): The opening day of the 2015 Tolly Juniors Challenge saw local lad Udayjit Bhalotia take a one stroke lead over Kunal Naidu. Udayjot shot an eight over 78 at the Par 70 Tollygunge Club on a day where no player set the course on fire.
England announces squads for T20I & ODI Series against Australia
Aug 26, 2015, at 12:49 am
London, Aug 25 (IBNS): England selectors have announced a 13-man squad for the NatWest IT20 against Australia on Monday 31 August at the SSE SWALEC in Cardiff and a 14-man squad for the five match Royal London ODI series that follows.
Tolly Juniors Challenge tees off today
Aug 25, 2015, at 09:24 pm
Kolkata, Aug 25 (IBNS): After a break of over a month, junior golf is back as the Par-70 Tollygunge Club is in readiness to host the sixth event of the 2015 season of the Indian Golf Union East Zone Feeder & Sub Junior Tour here.
GPS trackers used in national team training
Aug 25, 2015, at 08:36 pm
New Delhi, Aug 25 (IBNS) Sports is a Science and only the best utilise sports science to develop themselves further aiming to attain global standards.
Smith finishes the Ashes as number-one ranked batsman
Aug 25, 2015, at 08:07 pm
Dubai, Aug 25 (IBNS) Steven Smith has reclaimed the top spot in the latest ICC Player Rankings for Test Batsmen which were released following the conclusion of The Oval and P.Sara Oval Tests.
Atletico de Kolkata to fly to Spain for pre-season training camp
Aug 25, 2015, at 04:04 am
Kolkata, Aug 24 (IBNS): The champions of the inaugural edition of Indian Super League, Atlético de Kolkata is yet again all set to embark on a month long pre-season training at Los Angeles de San Rafael ground in El Espinar, Segovia, Spain.
Kolkata to host Star Sports Young Heroes
Aug 25, 2015, at 02:42 am
Kolkata, Aug 24 (IBNS): After a grand opening, Star Sports Young Heroes is all set to kick start the campaign in Kolkata where matches will be played between Aug 25 to Aug 26 at the Howrah Municipal Corporation Stadium, 8 am onwards.
I-League Core Committee meets at AIFF Headquarters
Aug 25, 2015, at 01:52 am
New Delhi, Aug 24 (IBNS) The I-League core committee met at the AIFF Headquarters in Dwarka, New Delhi on Monday. The Vice-Chairman of the I-League committee, Ankur Dutta chaired the core committee meeting in attendance of the AIFF General Secretary, Kushal Das, I-League CEO, Sunando Dhar and AIFF's Technical Director Scott O' Donell.
More disappointed as we didn't win it for Sanga:Angelo Mathews
Aug 25, 2015, at 12:13 am
Colombo, Aug 24 (IBNS); Sri Lankan captain Angelo Mathews said it was disappointing that the side could not win the second match against India for cricketer Kumar Sangakkara who retired from international cricket on Monday.
Roger Federer gains no. 2 rank
Aug 24, 2015, at 11:21 pm
London, Aug 24 (IBNS): Swiss Tennis star Roger Federer moved to the number 2 spot in the last ATP rankings released on Monday.
Second Test: India mauls Sri Lanka by 278 runs to level series 1-1
Aug 24, 2015, at 08:22 pm
Colombo, Aug 24 (IBNS) Offspinner Ravichandran Ashwin propelled India to a thumping 278-run victory over Sri Lanka and level the series on the final day of their second test match in Colombo making Kumar Sangkara's last match look more melancholic.
ICC Chief Executive congratulates Kumar Sangkara on his retirement
Aug 24, 2015, at 07:44 pm
Dubai, Aug 24 (IBNS) The Chief Executive of the International Cricket Council (ICC) David Richardson has paid tributes to former Sri Lanka captain Kumar Sangakkara, who retired from international cricket on Monday.
U Mumba wins Pro Kabaddi Season 2
Aug 24, 2015, at 05:28 am
Mumbai, Aug 23 (IBNS): Shabeer Bapu Sharfudeen turned out to be the superhero for U Mumba as they were declared the ultimate champions of Star Sports Pro Kabaddi Season 2 on Sunday.
Sri Lanka tour: Wriddhiman Saha , Murali Vijay ruled out
Aug 24, 2015, at 05:16 am
Mumbai, Aug 23 (IBNS) The BCCI on Sunday Indian players Wriddhiman Saha and Murali Vijay ruled out of the remainder of India's tour of Sri Lanka.
Ishant Sharma fined 65 per cent of his match fee for breaching ICC Code of Conduct
Aug 24, 2015, at 04:52 am
Dubai, Aug 23 (IBNS) India fast bowler Ishant Sharma has been fined 65 per cent of his match fee for twice breaching the ICC Conduct of Conduct during Saturday’s play in the second Test against Sri Lanka at P.Sara Oval in Colombo.
Indian U-19 Colts kick-start their SAFF Championship campaign
Aug 24, 2015, at 04:51 am
New Delhi, Aug 23 (IBNS) The Indian U-19 National Team kicked-off their SAFF U-19 2015 Championship campaign with a 2-0 win over Afghanistan on Sunday at the ANFA HQ in Satdobato, Nepal.
Delhi Dynamos unveiled Florent Malouda in EPL
Aug 24, 2015, at 04:49 am
New Delhi, Aug 23 (IBNS): : Delhi Dynamos FC announced today former Chelsea and French winger Florent Malouda for the second season of the Indian Super League (ISL).
Fifth Test: Australia win by an innings and 46 runs, England win the series 3-2
Aug 24, 2015, at 04:45 am
London, Aug 23 (IBNS) Australia may have lost the Ashes 2015 series to arch rivals England but that did not stop the side from thumping hosts England by an innings and 46 runs to win the fifth and final Test match of the series, gifting their skipper Michael Clarke a fitting farewell gift, here on Sunday.
Usain Bolt wins 100m gold at Athletics World Championships
Aug 24, 2015, at 04:43 am
Beijing, Aug 23 (IBNS) Usain Bolt edged past his closest rival and a clear favorite Justin Gatlin to win the 100 meters Gold at the Athletics World Championships here on Sunday.
Sanga scores 18 in his last official Test innings
Aug 24, 2015, at 12:59 am
Colombo, Aug 23 (IBNS) Sri Lankan batting maestro and cricketing legend, Kumara Sangakkara on Sunday played the last official test innings of his life, scoring 18 runs before being dismissed by India’s Ravichandran Ashwin, here on the R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium.
Ajinkya Rahane's century help India put on a massive lead
Aug 24, 2015, at 12:50 am
Colombo, Aug 23 (IBNS) Ajinkya Rahane completed his fourth international Test hundred as his team set a 413 runs target for Sri Lanka to chase and win the second test, here on Sunday.
Ashes Test: England struggle after asked to follow-on by Australia
Aug 23, 2015, at 05:32 am
London, Aug 22 (IBNS) The Aussie bowlers continued with their good work as England struggled in their second innings, trailing by a 129 runs after being asked to follow-on by Michael Clarke in the last Ashes Test, here on Saturday.
Thirimanne fined for breaching ICC Code of Conduct
Aug 23, 2015, at 02:30 am
Colombo, Aug 22 (IBNS) Sri Lanka's Lahiru Thirimanne has been fined 30 per cent of his match fee for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during the third day’s play in the second cricket Test against India at the P.Sara Oval, Colombo, on Saturday.
Sania-Hingis pair enters Cincinnati Masters semis
Aug 23, 2015, at 02:29 am
California, Aug 22 (IBNS) The top seeded doubles pair, Sania Mirza and Martina Hingis entered the semis of the Cincinnati Masters on Friday.
Virender Sehwag to play for Haryana
Aug 23, 2015, at 01:37 am
New Delhi, Aug 22 (IBNS): Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag on Saturday said he will represent Haryana in the upcoming domestic cricket season.
Second Test: India take a 157 run lead after bowling out Sri Lanka for 306 on day three
Aug 23, 2015, at 12:44 am
Colombo, Aug 22 (IBNS) India finished day three with a lead of 157 runs after restricting Sri Lanka for 306 in their first innings on day three, here on Saturday.
Australian cricket legend Arthur Morris passes away
Aug 22, 2015, at 05:38 pm
Sydney Aug 22 (IBNS) Former Australian cricketer Arthur Morris passed away on Saturday.
Pro Kabaddi: U Mumba join Bengaluru Bulls in finals
Aug 22, 2015, at 05:41 am
Mumbai, Aug 21 (IBNS): U Mumba entered the finals of the second season of Star Sports Pro Kabaddi with a comfortable 35-18 win over Patna Pirates at the Dome @SVP, NSCI here in Mumbai.
Fifth Test: England in dire straits after losing 8 wickets on day two
Aug 22, 2015, at 05:38 am
London, Aug 21 (IBNS) Australia made up for some poor cricket over the last three Tests as they first scored 481 runs in their first innings and then strangled the hosts, picking up wickets at regular intervals to leave England high and dry, here on Friday.
Sachin Tendulkar visits the MRF Pace Foundation, shares his insight about cricket
Aug 22, 2015, at 01:45 am
Chennai, Aug 21 (IBNS) Ex- Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar on Friday visited the MRF Pace Foundation to provide his insight about the game to aspiring bowlers.